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ALBANY, N.Y. (May 9, 2008)
-- Three Albany High School seniors
have been recognized by the Times Union's 2008 Scholars
Recognition Program.
Rachel Gorman, Aminah McGill and Deja Smith
were selected among this year's group of outstanding Capital Region
students. Nominated by their teachers, the scholars are recognized for
scholarship, leadership and service to their schools and communities.
Teacher Ralph Pape nominated Rachel for the
award. Enrolled in Albany High's prestigious International Baccalaureate
program and a National Honor Society member as well as an AP scholar,
Rachel "is a caring, giving young woman who interacts positively with
ever segment of our diverse student population and whose excellence
reflects well on public education," Mr. Pape wrote.
Greg Baker -- affectionately known as G Bake
by some of his students -- nominated Aminah. He noted that she has
excelled in a rigorous academic program and will graduate with a 91
average. "She is an integral member of the school community, leading the
drill team to success and helping it grow from a club to a competitive
sport," Mr. Baker said. "She is a young woman who can balance a busy
schedule with tremendous success."
Wan Chen nominated Deja. "Deja has
consistently chosen rigorous academic courses and will graduate in the
top 10 percent of the Class of 2008," she wrote. "She remains focused
while taking on many commitments including senior class vice president,
Key Club, Biennial Debutante Cotilion participant and Science and
Technology Entry Program. She also volunteers in many community
services."
The students were recognized in a special
section published in the May 8 Times Union and will be honored at
the annual awards ceremony.
The City School
District of Albany serves approximately 8,600 students in 18
elementary, middle and high schools. The district includes several
magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic
opportunities for students in addition to neighborhood schools. The
district is more than halfway through its comprehensive facilities
project to newly build and/or renovate nearly all of its elementary
and middle schools. The ultimate goal of the facilities project is
to provide schools with the resources necessary to help students
succeed in the 21st century. |
